Ordering parts from Apple

[Andrew Merenbach]

Hi,

If I recall correctly, there was a "self-service" sort of program, at  
least some time during 2005, with which one could order basic parts  
for one's laptop -- RAM, keyboard, possibly an AirPort Extreme card,  
etc.  Maybe those were the only three.  Anyway, it looks as though  
this program has had the kibosh put on it.  I can see the keyboard  
reasoning for MacBooks -- it requires opening the computer to get at  
the keyboard -- but iBooks are still relatively common (at least  
compared with the ancient [*not* TiBook or later] PowerBooks), at  
least in my experience.  It might, possibly, be administratively or  
logistically complicated to implement such a program, but I am curious  
as towhat Apple has to lose in providing replacement parts for iBook/ 
PowerBook owners.

Cheers,
	Andrew


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>> Hi,
>>
>> I have an iBook G4 (mid-2005) with a keyboard that has a couple of
>> loose keys, so I want to order a new keyboard. I checked on the
>> Apple website but for whatever reason I could not figure out how to
>> order parts. Can someone tell me who to call/e-mail at Apple to
>> order parts? I have checked third-party resellers on the Internet,
>> but I am looking for a French keyboard, which is hard to find... FYI
>> also I am in Canada.
>>
>> Thanks for any pointers,
>>
>> Steven
>>
>> -- 
>> Steven DeWitt, C. Tran. (FR>EN, es>en, en>fr)
>> Fredericton NB CANADA
>> mail [at] stevendewitt [dot] ca
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> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:10:37 +0100
> From: Matt Johnston <pelorus at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: Ordering parts from Apple
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> On 17 Apr 2008, at 16:05, Steven DeWitt wrote:
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>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have an iBook G4 (mid-2005) with a keyboard that has a couple of
>>> loose keys, so I want to order a new keyboard. I checked on the
>>> Apple website but for whatever reason I could not figure out how to
>>> order parts. Can someone tell me who to call/e-mail at Apple to
>>> order parts? I have checked third-party resellers on the Internet,
>>> but I am looking for a French keyboard, which is hard to find...
>>> FYI also I am in Canada.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any pointers,
>
> Go talk to your local AASP
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